Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 22, 1909, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEE VOLUME 7. NUMBER 159. BEMIDJL. MINNESOTA, FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 22, 1909. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH. BEMIDJI ELKS HELD A JOLLY SOGIAL SESSION There Was Vaudeville, Story Telling, Good “‘Feed,” and General Enjoy- ment All Evening. The Bemidji lodge of Elks, at last night’s meeting, began the ‘“busy season” of the order in this city with a social session, which was one’ of the very best affairs in the his- tory of the lodge in this-city. At the conclusion of the business session, the brothers of the lodge elected Al. H. Jester to serve as chairman in the place of T.'J. Burke, who was unavoidably absent. Mr. Jester appointed J. C. Parker and M. F. Willson as policemen—and the fun began. The first number on the program was a juggling act by Harry Dauvis, who is appearing this week at the Brinkman theatre. Davis did a splendid “turn” and was loudly applaused. Malone and Malone gave a very clever dancing specialty, introducing many new steps, that were entirely original. Mr. Malone is an acroba- tic dancer of much ability, and his team mate is also very good. “Dick” Bertram, the clever house musician at the Brinkman, gave some piano solos, as well as acting as accompanist, and he also sang an original Elk song, onlocal Elks, that was greatly enjoyed. An appetizing lunch was served by “Bill” Parker and his assistant, after which there was a session of story telling, etc., whlch was greatly enjoyed. During the evening committees were appointed to have charge of the annual memorial exercises,which will be held the first Sunday in December, and also the minstrel show which will be given by the Elks along about Thanksgiving. Committed Suicide, Near Spooner. Spooner, Oct. 22.—(Special to Pio- neer.)—Deputy Coroner Frank E. Johnson was brought from a hunting trip at Northwest Angle to hold in- quest over the body of Carl Emil Anderson who was found drowned in the Baudette River. The inquest was not held; it was decided that Anderson committed suicide while mentally deranged. Anderson, in company with two homesteaders, left for Anderson’s claim, about fourteen miles from town, and when about three miles from town, Anderson complained of being sick and said that he -would go back. This was the last time he was seen alive. His hat and coat were found on-the river bank by two boys; they. discovered his body near the place where his hat and coat were -found. Anderson_had been employed by the Shevlin-Mathieu Lumber Co. since August, 1906; he had been acting strangely for the last two or three weeks. He was a native of Sweden, and was 26 yearsof age. He has parents living in Sweden and a brother resides at Livingston, Mont. Horticultural Meeting at Crookston. The annual convention of the Red River Valley Horticultural Society wsll be held at Crookston on Fri- day, Nov. 19, with morning and afternoon sessions. Samuel B. Green, professor of horticulture at the University of Minnesota, will be present and speak on “Fruits, Kinds and Varie- ties to Grow in the Red River Val- ley.” Supt. A. D. Wilson of the Minne- sota Farmers’ Iustitute, has also been invited and will most likely be present and speak. - Local speakers from among suc- cessful fruit growers and farmers will have a part on the program. All who are in any way inter- ested in fruit culture are cordially invited to attend this meeting. Complete program will appear later. —L. P. Harrington, Sec. Football Practice Tonight, at Armory. The members of Co. K football team are requested to meet at the Armory this evening, 7:30, to prac- tice for the game at Grand Forks next Sunday. There will be practice every evening, at the same place. For Hard Coal, —]John Hillaby, Mgr. HERMETIC FAVORITE HEATING STOVE Soft Coal or Wood We claim for the Favorite” stove to the public. “Favorite” The . stoves GONTROVERSY OVER THE TITLE TO FARM LANDS Indian {Department Is Investigating the Sales of Lands on the White Earth Reservation. That there is trouble brewing, with a possibility of heavy loss, for parEies who have purchased lands embraced in the White Earth reser- vation from Indians with the full belief that the Indians were the actual owners of the land so pur- chased and entitled to convey un- questioned title thereto, is a cer- tainty, judging from ‘the rulings which have been made by the Indian department to the effect that Indians are still wards of the govern- ment and purchasers of lands must show that there has been no fraud, etc. e Concerning this matter a St. Paul paper says: “On the outcome of the actions brought by the United States against the county officials of Becker, Clear- ‘water and Mahnomen counties coun- ties, depend the.titles to upward .of 500 farms in the Old White Earth Indian reservation in Minnesota. The government is trying to ascertain who of the Indians are real aborigi- nes, and who, through the admixture of foreign blood, are no longer wards of the government, fora full-blooded Indian cannot- transfer his land, while a “breed” can. ““The taskof ascertaining when an forced to disprove the claim, made ag proof will in every instance rest no matter what the fraction, after receiving their land allotments, are citizens of the state in which they live, “This- rule of the Indian depart- ment has started something -on the White Earth reservation which is expected to keep the courts busy for many years. It has developed that many of the White Earth Indians who received their land allotments have disposed of them. able in Becker, Clearwater and Mahnoqlen counties, and the county authorities have placed them on the tax rolls.” Quite a number of Indians who now live at Red Lake are vitally interested in these proceedings of the department, as they have sold lands which they possessed on the White Earth reservation, Attorney C. E. Richardson, the tribal attorney for the White Earth Missississippi band of Indians, was at White ‘Earth recently looking up some of the deals which were made with Indians for the purchase of lands. Mr. Richardson claimed to have received proof that thére had been much ‘“‘sharp practice” in the purchase of a- large portion of the lands belonging to the Indians and that he proposed to see that the Indians were given their just dues. People who have purchased the Indian lands are considerably handi- capped in the investigations. which are going on. If the claim of fraud is proved the purchasers- will be with the purchasers. A party who is well ln[ormed in These allotments or farms, are tax-|professor Indian is not an Indian has been |the matter of these White Earth assigned to John Vandersluis, who|sales is of the belief that much of the is now in Detroit as the special ex-|lands will be restored to the Indians, aminer for the federal circuit court, | despite the fict that tha present to determine the exact judicial|owners purchased the land in good status of the White Earth Indians. |fajth, " “He has been engaged in the Tre T ' work for some time, and up to date |~ “Albert Lea Man- Locates Here:- has had nearly a hundred witnesses| T, A. Boye ‘of Albert Lea, Minn., before him. Among them have|isthe latest addition to Bemidiji {othe been such men as Nay-che-wah-quay- ung. Me-zhuck-ke-ge-shig, On-ge-gah- bow-quay and Kah-ge-gah:ah-wun. “All full-bloods of Indian tribes business men, he having come here with a ' $4,000 stock of hardware which he secured in a real estate deal, and which he intends to close of the United States are wards of | out at once. ures that other stoves do not pos- sess, and recommend this stove No other manufacturer ever made a_ stove this way, or ever will without infringement upon the patent rights of the Heating Stove. other stove is fitted with machin- ery as perfectly as a watch case, making the stove air tignt. the government,and all the “breeds,” Mr. Boye states that he does not intend to engage in the hardware business here permanently, ‘but simply desires to sell the stock which he secured in a real astate deal. Having a firm conviction in the future big growth and development of this city, Mr. Boye states he will engage in the real estate business here. He has already bought con- siderable property and intends to build houses which he will offer for sale and rent, it being his intention to furnish homes for those who are looking for houses. Additions to City Population. The stork has visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom McCarty and left the sweetest bundle of humanity that ever came to gladden any heart, being of the male gender and hale and hearty from the outset. And ‘Tom feels his added responsibity and bears it with dignity becoming a tather. Will Hardy came down town yes- terday at an unusual hour, his face aglow with that smile that won’t ruboff. He was inquiring for the census taker, stating that the population of the city had been in- creased and he desirsd to have it show imnediately upon the census report. Will says it is a boy, weighs ten pounds and bears a close re- semblance to its father. “Hermetic distinctive feat- No are fitted with and have Wagner Case Settled. The case of Mary E. Wagner vs. FAVORITE Gunranteed to be the Finest Made, Most Economical and Strongest Heating Base Burners The Largest Selling and Most Prominent Heating Stove made in Americae Doors and Windows fitted with milling and planing machinery as perfectly as a watch case. The only stove made this way or so tight. A. B. 118 Third Street heavy square front, many distinctive features that will appeal to the stove buyer. “Hermetic favorites” class by themselves and we rec- ommend them to you. PALMER are in a Bem|d||, an. Frank Wagner, a suit for conversion was settled without being brought to trial in district court. The suit was to recover an alleged sum of $1216.62, claimed to be due the plaintiff; and the settlement was made on the basis of the sum of $850, the case being held in abey- ance pending the payment of the sum of about $300. Food, Sale. The Episcopal Guild will hold a food sale at Cormontan & Hanson’s drug store Saturday afternocon at 2 o'clock. All those who have food for TELLS OF CORN GROWING IN NORTHERN MINNESOTA Prof. C. P. Bull, Recognized Authority on Agriculture, Gives Some Inter- esting Facts on Corn Raising. assistant of agriculture of the University of Minnesota School of Agriculture, . has been watching|. the - agricultural development of northern Minnesota for several years past, and he has been carefully noting the successes .which have attended the raising of various pro- ducts that, a few years ago, it was positively stated could not be successfully or profitably produced here. In a circular letter, written:yester- day, Prof. Bull says of “Corn in Northern Minnesota: “Five years ago the Minnesota Experiment Station started to test varieties.and to breed corn in various parts of northern Minnesota. As is well known, the seasons for corn growing, especially in /the north, where corn must mature in less than 100 days, or run ‘the danger of frost, have been anything but favorable. In spite of this fact a few varieties have shown adaptability to a short season and an ability to yield a goodly amount of corn per acre. “The varieties, thus far, most prominent in the tests are Minnesota No. 23, Northwestern Dent, Mercer and Triumph flint Minnesota No. 13, Pride of the North, and Minnesota King. “Foremost among these is Minne- sota' No. 23, a white Cap yellow Dent. This variety was selected in 1903 at University Farm at St, Anthony Park, from 300 to 400 or its ‘high yield=an aver- age of 36 bushels of shelled corn per acre—and its early maturity. It ripened in less than 100 days. “In view of the fact that early maturity and largest yields are not correlated, that early maturity must lessen the yield, No. 23 was thought to be an exceptional variety. “The “tests at the northern trial stations have also. shown its superior qualities. At Aitkin, Carlton, Grand Rapids, Erskine; Frazee, Wsdgna, Osakis, Crookston, other points, where it has been tested in a therough manner, No. 23 has matured: andii'given promise Professor C. P. Bull, of better performance the longer it has grown. “In 1907, 1908 and 1909 the surplus seed grown at Uuiversity Farm was distributed to farmers in Northern Minnesota. There are therefore many who have a supply of seed for sale. Farmers should get in touch with those men and secure early a supply for their own planting, “Corn growing in northern Minne- sota is successful, provided the land is in good condition of tilth and drainage; provided the culuvanog is frequent and shallow, not -more than two and one-half- inches deep; provided the seed used is produced in the north; and provided the seed is saved properly and planted early.” ‘Popular People Are Wed. Miss Gena A. Everson and Mr. Frank Smith - were married last evening in the Baptist church in this city, Rev. H. Robinson McKee performing the ceremony. A number of relatives and friends of the bride and groom were present at the ceremony and afterwards par- ticipated in a -sumptuous wedding supper which was served at the home of the groom’s parents, at the corner of Tenth and America. Mr. and Mrs. Smith left this morning for a brief wedding trip, when they will ‘return to Bemidji and make this place their home. Miss Everson was one of the popular “hello” girls in the local office of the Northwestern Telephone Exchange company and Mr. Smith is also well known in this city, hav- ing lived here for several years, The newly-wedded pair were the recipients of many beautiful presents and hearty congratulatiohs on the part of . their friends for a happy wedded life, Was at Aberdeen. A, H. Watson returned last even- ing from Aberdeen, S. D., where he ‘went to register for the drawing of claims on the ‘‘Cheyenne” reserva- tion, which takes place Tuesday, October 26. Mr. Watson states that there are about 9,400 quarter Bemidji- and | * sections of homestead land left on the reservation and that the total registration Tuesday evening was 56,000. It is estimated that about 75,000 people will register for'this drawing“- 6,000-claims of which are good land; the balance being what is called semi-arid” land and good only for| grazing purposes. Mr. Watson returned to his home at Nebish on the afternoon trai JOHN MOBERG WILL LOG THIS WINTER AT WILTON Has Contract to Cut Six Million.— May Also Get Soo Grading Contraet. John Moberg, the local loager, has closed a contract to cut a large amount of timber near Wilton this winter, and will at once begin the work of installing his camps, etc. The timber to bg logged is owned by the Leech Lake Lumber com- pany, and is located half a mile north and west of Wilton. This timber is all Norway and is “high class” stuff. In order to handle the timber expeditiously, Mr. Moberg will build a spur road into the woods from the Great Northern tracks and will land part of the timber along the spur.” The balance of the timber will be hauled to the lake, south of Wilton, and banked there. There are about 5,000,000 feet of timber to be. cut by Mr. Moberg, all of which “will be hauled to Walker next spring to be sawed into lumber by the Leech Lake Lumber company’s plant at that place. Mr. Moberg will also submit a bid to grade some of the right-of- way on the Soo Plummer-Moose Lake extension, for which Foley Bros. and Stewart have the original contract. As Mr. Moberg is an old railroad builder, he is very liable to be awarded some of this grading. "Mr. Moberg will also conduct his automobile garage in this city which he states will be ready for use of the public by November 1. Married at Turtle River. The marriage of Howard Wollas- tin to Stella Madson was solemenized at Turtle River last night. Rev. S. E. P. White, pastor of the local Presbyterian church, was present and officiated in “tying the nuptial koot.” The wedding occurred at the home of the bride’s parents, and was witnessed by a large company of friends of the bride and groom. There was a sumptuous wedding supper and the évent was an exceed- ingly happy one. The Pioneer joins with a Jarge circle of friends in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Wallastin much joy. Copyright Han Schaffaer & Marx the sale should send it to the store HIS season you're . going to have an unusually fine lot of rich colors and patterns in clothes to make your choice from. As usual, the Hart Schaffner & Marx line offers a greater variety than almost any other half-a-dozen lines; and we've picked for you the best and smartest of them. In suits the prevailing - colors are grays and blues. Grays of many shades, and in many very attractive patterns; blues in self stripes, and herring-bone weaves; or plain serges, soft and hard weaves; many decorative patterns are shown. In Overcoats much the same general plan PR — of ‘coloring; oxfords, grays, or dark ‘mixtures. Better choose yours early. (272 Suits $20 to $35 Overcoats $20 to $60 This store is the home of Hart Schaffner & Mrrx clothes. Clothing Houe | | P Ry | | - i